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G2 MET

2008 Jaguar Xj

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,616 mi
Last recorded62,616 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 MET
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 62,616 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 60,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various parts of underbody have surface rust

Pass 2 Apr 2024 59,550 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 59,157 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 58,135 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 57,693 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,657 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 54,512 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,046 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 48,750 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,262 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 6 May 2014 43,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre worn on inner

Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,412 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2012 37,162 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,683 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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G2 MET is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G2 MET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G2 MET registered?

G2 MET is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is G2 MET safe to buy?

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